1945 Simca 5 vs. 1971 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1971 Toyota 2000GT is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Simca 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Simca 5 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Toyota 2000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota 2000GT (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1945 Simca 5. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1945 Simca 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota 2000GT weights approximately 600 kg more than 1945 Simca 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Simca 5 | 1971 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | 5 | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 568 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
